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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB game to be played on May 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Hoerner recorded the first hit off Greene in the third with a softly hit double to left, but Greene retired the next batter and struck out Ian Happ to end the inning. Greene averaged 100 mph on his 48 four-seam fastballs and looked sharp until the two walks in the fourth.